Legal Transcription
/ˈliːɡəl trænskrɪpˈʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of converting spoken legal proceedings into a written or electronic text, often by a professional stenographer or transcriptionist.
The court reporter provided an accurate legal transcription of the trial testimony.
Forms
- legal transcriptions
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Commentary
Legal transcription requires high accuracy due to its use as an official record; clarity in specifying the source (hearing, deposition) can aid precision.
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